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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 With Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, Leica-Branded Cameras Launched: Check Details.

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Xiaomi has introduced its brand-new smartphone, the MIX Fold 2 in China today. The new Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has some major design changes and it gets updated with immense and par excellence specifications or features. Xiaomi introduced its MIX fold 2 in China just a day after Samsung introduced its Galaxy Z Fold 4 on a global scale. The MIX Fold 2 has a larger display as compared to Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G. It is also thinner than Samsung’s brand-new foldable smartphone.
Xiaomi has also introduced its premium foldable smartphone having Leica-adapted cameras on the backside. Here is a detailed description of its pricing and specifications.

Specifications And Features

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is generated with or powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Generation 1 SoC, together with 12 GB of RAM. It supports an E5 AMOLED outer display of 6.56-inch sustaining a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Other innovative features are its 21:9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Protection, and Dolby Vision. The handset also possesses specialties like an 8.02-inch LTPO 2.0 inner display having a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 2K + meaning 2160 x 1914 pixels resolution. Xiaomi built its Mix Fold 2 smartphone’s inner display in such a manner that it would deliver a high brightness of 1300 nits.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 runs on Android 12 and supported MIUI fold 13. It has 5G network support and comes with dual-SIM (nano) handset. The new foldable smartphone’s outer display is designed to provide 1,000 nits of maximum brightness when put in high-brightness mode.

The handset features an 8.02-inches of LTPO 2.0 folding display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
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As mentioned above, the new Xiaomi foldable smartphone is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Generation 1 SoC, together with 12 GB LPDDR5 ram which is the high-end SoC for smartphones introduced last year in 2020. It offers modest speed improvements and notable power savings which is better than its previous version where heating and power usage were the main issues. This version would surely provide a great user experience by offering a 10% higher CPU performance and improved power efficiency.

The smartphone has three UFS 3.1 storage options. Optically, the Xiaomi smartphone features a Leica- branded triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP Sony IMX766 primary lens which sustains optical image stabilisation and an f/1.8 aperture lens. It also contains an 8MP telephoto lens with f/2.6 aperture and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture. The rear camera setup specification supports a 20MP selfie camera and a rarity in this smartphone is its rear camera which is placed horizontally.

Pricing And Availability

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 costs up to 8,999 Chinese Yuan renminbi which is about 1,06,200 INR for the 12 GB + 256 GB base storage version. The mid-tier version with a 12 GB + 512 GB storage option is priced at 9,999 CNY which is about 1,41,600 INR. Currently, the brand-new Xiaomi foldable smartphone is available through Xiaomi’s online stores where you can pre-order in China. There are two colours available for the Mix fold 2 smartphone, one is Moon Shadow Black and the other is Star Gold.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 utilizes Xiaomi’s self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge. For the connectivity support, it possesses Bluetooth v5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and a USB port of Type-C. It comes with a 4500mAh battery having 67W charging support. It has 161.6 mm length, 73.9 mm width (folded), 11.2 mm depth (folded), 144.7 mm width (unfolded) and 5.4 mm depth (unfolded) and weighs about 262 grams.

Vivo X Fold

Vivo X Fold, X Note With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC Debuts; Vivo Pad Debuts Alongside.

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On Monday, Vivo launched the X Fold and X Note in China. The Vivo X Note is the company’s first foldable phone, but it’s also a new premium model with a 7-inch display. Both phones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and feature quad rear cameras with Zeiss optics. The Vivo Pad, the Chinese company’s first Android tablet, was unveiled alongside the Vivo X Fold and X Note. The Vivo Pad is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 870 SoC and has a 120Hz display.

Vivo X Fold: Specifications and Features

The Vivo X Fold has an 8.03-inch Samsung E5 folding display with 2K+ (1,916×2,160 pixels) resolution and a 4:3.55 aspect ratio. Powered by Android 12 and OriginOS, it looks and feels like a smartphone. A 120Hz refresh rate is also present on the primary display, which is shielded by the ultra-tough glass (UTG). The Vivo phone also has a 6.53-inch cover display, which is a Samsung E5 panel with a resolution of 1,080×2,520 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Vivo X Fold is equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, as well as an Adreno 730 GPU and 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

The Vivo X Fold’s quad rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) supported f/1.75 lens, as well as a 48-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, 12-megapixel portrait sensor, and an 8-megapixel sensor hidden behind a periscope-style super-telephoto lens for photos and videos. A 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor with an f/2.45 lens is also included on the front of the Vivo X Fold. On top of the folding display, there is another front-facing camera sensor.

The Vivo X Fold has up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage for storing content. 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS/ NavIC, NFC, and a USB Type-C port are among the connectivity options. A dual-screen, in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is also included, with support for both folding and cover displays.

The Vivo X Fold has a 4,600mAh dual-cell battery with 66W fast wired charging capabilities. It comes with an 80W Gallium Nitride (GaN) PD charger as well. In addition, the phone supports 50W Wireless Flash Charging. When folded, it measures 162.01×74.47×14.57mm, and when unfolded, it measures 162.01×144.87×6.28mm. Furthermore, the phone is 311 grams in weight.

Vivo X Fold
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Vivo X Note: Specifications and Features

The Vivo X Note has a 7-inch 2K+ (1,440×3,080 pixels) Samsung E5 display with a 21:10 aspect ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Android 12 with OriginOS on top. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM in the phone. There’s a quad-camera setup on the back that’s identical to the Vivo X Fold. The phone also features the same 16-megapixel selfie camera found on the foldable phone.

Vivo has included up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage onboard. 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS/ NavIC, NFC, and a USB Type-C port are among the connectivity options.

The Vivo X Note has a 5,000mAh dual-cell battery that supports both wired and wireless charging at speeds of up to 80W. A physical mute button is also present, similar to that found on OnePlus phones and iPhone models. The phone is 221 grams and measures 168.78×80.31×8.75mm.

Vivo Pad: Specifications and Features

The Vivo Pad has an 11-inch 2.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, and it runs on Android 12 with OriginOS HD. The phone has an octa-core Snapdragon 870 SoC under the hood, as well as 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Vivo Pad comes with a Dolby Atmos-assisted four-channel linear audio system.

The Vivo Pad has a dual rear digital camera setup with a 13-megapixel main sensor and an f/2.2 lens, as well as an 8-megapixel secondary sensor and an ultra-wide f/2.2 lens. On the front, there’s also an 8-megapixel digital camera sensor with facial recognition capabilities.

The Vivo Pad has a wide range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. There may also be a pogo-pin connector for connecting the pill to other devices. It also has an 8,040mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

Price and Availability

The bottom 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the Vivo X Fold is priced at CNY 8,999 (roughly Rs. 1,07,200). The foldable telephone is also available in a 12GB + 512GB model, which costs CNY 9,999. (roughly Rs. 1,19,100). The Vivo X Observe price, on the other hand, starts at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 71,400) for the base 8GB + 256GB model. The phone also comes in a 12GB + 256GB model for CNY 6,499 (roughly Rs. 77,400) and a top-end 12GB + 512GB model for CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 77,400). (roughly Rs. 83,400).

The Vivo Pad costs CNY 2,499 (approximately Rs. 29,800) for the 8GB + 128GB model and CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs. 35,700) for the 8GB + 256GB model. A removable keyboard for the Vivo Pad is available for CNY 599 (roughly Rs. 7,100) and a stylus pen is available for CNY 349. (roughly Rs. 4,200). There’s also a magnetic cover available for CNY 199. (roughly Rs. 2,400).

The Vivo X Fold will be available for purchase in China starting April 22, while the Vivo X Observe and Vivo Pad will be available starting April 15. Details on when the brand new gadgets will be available in international markets have yet to be revealed. Despite this, the Vivo Pad is said to be under investigation in India.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Finally Ready for its First Launch in Korea

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The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Fold have been quite in trouble since the company had announced the very smartphone. There were problems with its screen as it was prone to damage when folded, but after all, it is a foldable phone. So the company had to delay the launch of the smartphone to make improvements to make its screen stronger. And, after five months of its actual release date, the company is ready for the very smartphone’s first release.

The company has finally set 6th September as its launch date, and the first country, to be getting its hands on the smartphone, is Korea. Though the company had already mentioned that the smartphone will be arriving in September, there was no announcement about the actual date.

“The category-defining Galaxy Fold is a device that defies the barriers of traditional smartphone design. Now, we’re excited to release this pioneering mobile technology, and allow consumers to experience it for themselves,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics.

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The new smartphone will take a bit longer to reach the other countries, including the US, the UK France, Germany, Singapore, etc. Some of the “select” countries will also get the 5G version of the same. The smartphone will be available in two colours, i.e., Silver and Black.

Along with the new Samsung Galaxy Fold, the company is also launching a new service named “Galaxy Fold Premier Service,” which will help the users on how to use and handle the new smartphone. It is expected the service will be free of cost and offer an in-person consultation for the users, and Samsung will be appointing experts for the task. These experts will guide the users on how to protect and carefully use the smartphone.

The reason for launching such a service is that the company do not want to take any risks. Though Samsung was ready to launch the smartphone in the spring-time frame, it had to delay the launch due to the wrong went testing of the smartphone. Many of the reviewers whom the company had sent the smartphone for the tests, returned it back damaged. But after Samsung has done some tough work on the same, it wants to train people how to handle it, so that the blame of any sort of damage does not go entirely to the company.

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Galaxy Fold : Samsung to Finally Launch its ‘Improved’ Foldable in September

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Though not required, many of the smartphone development companies have announced their own foldable smartphones Samsung being one of the first to do so. Samsung had revealed that it is working on a foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold, earlier this year, and even got to launch one. But the foldable from Samsung had numerous problems. This led to many controversies, and it became a fail.

But now the company has again come up with its foldable smartphone Galaxy Fold, and that, according to an announcement made by Samsung, will be launched in September. The company said that it has made all the required improvements to its Galaxy Fold, and it is ready for the launch.

“Earlier this year, we announced Galaxy Fold-Samsung’s first foldable device and the beginning of an entirely new mobile category. Since then, we’ve made improvements to the Galaxy Fold to ensure consumers have the best possible experience.” said one of the spokespersons from Galaxy Fold development division.

Samsung Galaxy fold
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The main issue with the previous version of the foldable was the cracking of the screen when folded. But now the company has made some good changes to the smartphone that, according to the company claims, will protect the screen.

What are the New Improvements?

The foldable has a protective layer over the Infinity Flex Display. Samsung has extended this very protective layer beyond the bezel of the phone, making it attached to the phone. Thus the user cannot remove it by mere scratching.

The company has added the protection caps to the top and bottom of the hinge area of the smartphone. This way, it becomes even stronger. The company also took time to reduce the space between the body of the phone and the hinge.

To provide extra protection to the screen, Samsung has added an extra metal layer under the Infinity Flex Display.

“Samsung has taken the time to fully evaluate the product design, make necessary improvements and run rigorous tests to validate the changes we made,” said Samsung.

Reportedly, the company is aiming to improve the user experience and has even made some changes to the UX/UI of the smartphone. The company has not specified a particular date for the launch, but before September, it will be undertaking all sort of tests over the new Galaxy Fold.

Startup Company Unveils World’s First Foldable Smartphone, Beats the major Tech Giants

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Quite unimaginable, but a start-up company has beaten the big giants by making the world’s first foldable smartphone named the Royole FlexPai. Although companies like Huawei and LG had expressed their intentions of developing bendable smartphones in 2019, now they won’t be the first ones to do so. The smartphone was unveiled by Royole Corporation, a California-based start-up company, at a conference, in Beijing, China on Wednesday.

The device is a tablet with a 7.8-inch display in a single panel that can be folded into halves, the screen remaining on the outer side, without breaking and making the size of the tablet fit into the pocket. The device is 7.8mm thick and can be bent up to 180 degrees, with the help of a hinge, that is placed at the spot of the fold. The device has the 1920×1440 pixels resolution screen. On the folded position, the screen on the edge shows the notifications and other settings options.

Royole FlexPai
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The device is empowered by the Water OS 1.0, based on the Android 9.0 Pie OS and runs on the Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8-series processor. Interestingly, the smartphone is using the latest processor, that still has to be launched officially in coming two months.

The smartphone is also providing better camera quality with a 16-megapixel widescreen lens and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens, dual camera, having an aperture of f / 1.8. The camera can be used when the screen is opened to the tablet format. The smartphone comes with a storage range starting from 6GB to 512GB, and a 3,800mAh Lithium Polymer battery.

The company has established a workshop in Beijing, China, for the manufacturing of the smartphones, and is currently available for the pre-orders in China only. The price for the three variant of the device is set as ¥ 8,999 (€ 1140) for 6GB RAM model, ¥ 9998 (€ 1265) for 8GB RAM model and ¥ 12999 (€ 1645) for 8GB RAM model. The company has proclaimed that it will spend 200 million yuan into global firms that would develop apps and software for the device. Also, the Royole FlexPai is said to be released in the global market in December 2018.